Jenni Rivera’s family won’t give up hope of seeing her again

A photo of Jenni Rivera at a candellight vigil the singer on Monday in Long Beach, Calif. (Credit:Earl Gibson, III/Getty)

The family of Latin music star Jenni Rivera has not given up hope of seeing Rivera again.

Family members told reporters on Monday that they believe there’s a chance the 43-year-old singer survived a Sunday plane crash in northern Mexico. “In our eyes, we still have faith that our sister will be OK,” Rivera’s brother, Juan Rivera, said.

Reuters reports that authorities have not announced the recovery of any bodies in the crash, which occurred over land as Rivera headed to a performance in Toluca, Mexico. The Associated Press reports that Mexican authorities on Tuesday were performing DNA tests on the remains that have been found.

Rosie Rivera Flores, Jenni Rivera’s sister, tweeted the following in Spanish on Monday, the news website colorlines.com reported: “With all my affection and respect I ask you not to send me condolences. I appreciate your affection but I’m not ready to receive any of it until something is confirmed. Thanks – RRF”

Lopez’ son, Johnny Angel Lopez, also tweeted: “EVERYONE!!!! WE HAVE GOOD NEWS FROM A PHYSIC!!!! She is alive.”